War in the Middle East

Unrelenting Israeli Strikes Shake Lebanon
Unrelenting Israeli Strikes Shake Lebanon

Lebanon’s southern regions have been rocked by relentless Israeli airstrikes, with reconnaissance and unmanned aircraft maintaining a constant presence over villages in the Tyre and Bint Jbeil districts. The skies over Baalbeck and surrounding areas have also witnessed intense military activity. The Israeli Army announced that yesterday's raids ...

Palestinian Authority Says 18 Killed in Israeli Strike on West Bank
Palestinian Authority Says 18 Killed in Israeli Strike on West Bank

At least 18 people were killed in the West Bank refugee camp of Tulkarm, the Palestinian Health Ministry said late Thursday, following an air strike that the Israeli military claimed killed a local Hamas leader. A source within the Palestinian security services told AFP that the air raid was the deadliest in the West Bank since 2000. "Eighteen ...

Political Shiism and the Void Ahead
Political Shiism and the Void Ahead

The assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, marked the conclusion of the fourth phase in Lebanon's history, known as political Shiism. Each phase has been characterized by the dominance of one of the major sects over the others in various ways. Political Maronitism prevailed from independence until the assassination of ...

Iran Condemns European Criticism over Missile Attack
Iran Condemns European Criticism over Missile Attack

Iran on Thursday hit out at the G7 group of rich nations over criticism of its missile attack on Israel, while also condemning the group's call for more sanctions against the Islamic republic. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, in a statement, condemned "the continued biased and irresponsible approach of this group", stressing the attack ...

Biden Discussing Possible Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities
Biden Discussing Possible Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Facilities

President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking Thursday just a month before the US presidential election. Biden told reporters at the White House, however, that he was not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran's missile barrage on Israel ...

France Condemns Israel's Declaration of UN Chief as \
France Condemns Israel's Declaration of UN Chief as "Persona Non Grata"

France on Thursday condemned Israel's move to declare UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata", saying the decision was "unjustified." "France regrets the unjustified, serious, and counterproductive decision taken by Israel to declare the secretary general of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, persona non grata," the French foreign ...

Emirates Cancel Flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to \
Emirates Cancel Flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to "Regional Unrest"

Dubai-based Emirates Thursday cancelled flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest" after an Iranian missile strike on Israel stoked fears of a wider war. "Emirates is canceling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate ...

17 Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Suburbs Wednesday Night
17 Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Suburbs Wednesday Night

Beirut experienced one of its most violent moments throughout Wednesday night as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple areas of the capital. 17 air raids had struck Beirut by dawn on Thursday, hitting the southern suburbs, including Hadath, according to the National News Agency (NNA). Explosions in the Lebanese capital were audible kilometers ...

Yemen's Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
Yemen's Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

The Houthis claimed on Thursday that they had carried out a drone attack on Tel Aviv, though Israeli authorities have not confirmed the incident. In a statement, the group said they "carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the Jaffa (Tel Aviv) area in occupied Palestine with a number of Jaffa drones". "The operation achieved ...

War Diary: Day 362
War Diary: Day 362

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 2nd, 2024.

Israel Declares UN Chief \
Israel Declares UN Chief "Persona Non Grata"

Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel. "Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil," said Foreign Minister Israel Katz in a statement. "This is an ...

Israel Vows Revenge Following Iran's Missile Attack
Israel Vows Revenge Following Iran's Missile Attack

Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted. Iran launched its second direct attack on Israel in history on Tuesday, firing what it said were 200 missiles, including hypersonic weapons, sending Israeli civilians into ...